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TO: City Council Members
FROM: Eric Johnson,City in(satb�
WEEKLY NOTES— D ember 22 ,20
Zoning and Development Items:
1. The City has received an Interim Use Permit Application from Xcel Energy for trailer placement and a large storage tent- a plan
that will run over the period of a number of years.This is expected to be on the Planning Commission agenda in Jan,then followed
by the Council.Overall,the plan is in line with previous years'submissions,but may prevent further resubmission over the coming
years—perhaps better to address these as a larger group versus individual years.
2. An enforcement letter was mailed to Evolve Adoption services for sign permit needs,Julie Hultman will work with them to get them
into compliance.
Other items
• 1 did attend the latest workshop meeting with Washington County staff on the development of the Osgood Ave.plan—slated for
possible construction in 2018.There is a planned OPEN HOUSE to talk about very general concepts and is slated for Feb 8th,
2017. It would appear at this time that work in the City will largely be a mill and overlay lying south of STH 36,trail-way connections,
full pavement restoration to the north of STH 36 with some realignment to the 62nd approach to Osgood Ave. I have enclosed the
meeting agenda, traffic-studies and map of access-points. It would seem at this stage that there is not a planned re-route of the
south frontage road nor connections from Oren Ave.to 62nd Street,although the median crossing at Osgood Ave,near Holiday will
likely be adjusted.The preliminary concept plan is hoped to be completed by the end of Feb 2017.
• As discussed by the Council,attached is a final Press release that was issued on the SCRCP agreement with MNDOT.l did receive
a follow-up call from the Gazette on the matter,and expect that to be in the paper today.Hopefully it will be as generally low-key
as the Release.
The City's 2017 Board of Review(BOR)is anticipated for 4111/17—At this time only Council Member Runk has valid BOR training
—the Council is required to have at least one trained person;if you are interested in securing this training,please let me know. I
believe it is now offered on-line as well as make up sessions offered by the MN Dept.of Revenue.
On Wednesday, I did attend the local gathering of the Boomsite—to—Bayport discussion about the ST.Croix river developments
and highlights. This was held at the Andersen Windows office here in the City. Generally, it seems to be a discussion where a
number of public entities, river advocacy groups share their upcoming plans for access, trails and park developments along the
river corridor. I have enclosed a copy of the documents received. I did share the City's information as received from the DNR for
the boat launch area planned for under the new SCRC Bridge. —ON A RELATED NOTE:I did reach out to the DNR and inquired
if there is an update or more plans they could share;apparently,they are still developing a preliminary plan and would be willing
to come to a Worksession with the City Council. I did tentatively plan this for March 14—as it is their first available date.
• The Park Commission did furtherdiscuss the possibility of a SPL.AHPAD for one of the City's parks.The Commission has requested
if the City Council would be willing to discuss this concept further—possibly on 1123117—at 6 pm,just prior to the regular Park
Board Meeting. Generally, the Commission would envision a modest splashpad facility to be located in Autumn Hills Park; this
however is only conceptual and pending further discussion. If schedules allow, the Commission would like to also invite the
individual from a splashpad company 1 installer that can speak to the true costs and operational issues—he did appear before the
Park Commission in September and did give some sound information on expectations of costs,uses and maintenance.
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METRO CITIES news for 12/19/16
Oak Park Heights—Police Monthly Summary for November 2016- this would be on the website and Facebook.
The City has received information from the Chamber regarding award nominations and the attached link
http:ligreaterstillwaterchamber.comlgala-nominatiansl
Ice Rinks are open—weather dependent of course....
Please call me at any time if you have questions... 651-253-7837
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CITY OF
OAK PARK HEIGHTS
r aY 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O.Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007• Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574
December 21, 2016
Nicole Deter-Spader, Executive Director
Evolve Adoption & Family Services
5850 Omaha Ave. N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Re: Sign Installation
Dear Nicole—
Two signs at the Oak Park Heights Evolve location have had their sign faces replaced. One sign is a
monument sign near the building—the other is the freestanding sign at the roadway.These signs are in
violation of City Ordinance in that the work was done without first having received a work permit.
Oak Park Heights City Ordinance does require that a sign permit be issued for sign replacements and
that the installer be locally licensed. No permit was applied for to the City for work to the signs.
Additionally, City Ordinance has regulations regarding sign size allowances and their illumination.
Particular to the design of the sign that has been installed at Evolve, the white background is not
permitted to be illuminated white. Is the sign at the roadway illuminated?
Please have your sign installer remit the enclosed permit application and contractor license along with
specifications to the sign design (in color) and dimension and noting whether or not either sign is
illuminated and in what manner, if so. Additionally, as part of their licensing requirement,the
contractor shall also remit a Certificate of Insurance that shows their liability and worker's
compensation coverages and that has the City of Oak Park Heights listed as the Certificate Holder.
With this letter,you are directed to cease any illumination to the signs, if in place, immediately and to
take the necessary action to have the above requested information prepared and returned to my
attention at the City of Oak Park Heights, no later than January 8, 2017.
Please contact me immediately with any questions you may have regarding this letter and at any time
when you are considering renovation/improvement projects to the site.
Sincerely,
PLANNING& CODE ENFORCEMENT
Liull ultman, Building Official
En sures
C: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
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Project: CSAH 24(Osgood Avenue North) Pavement Management&Safety Improvement Project
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Subject: Project Management Team Meeting
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Date: Thursday, December 22, 2016
Time: 1:00—2:00 PM
Location: Washington County Public Works
11660 Myeron Road, Stillwater, MN
Room 1244
See sign-in sheet for attendance
1. Action Item List- Dax ��� � Fels� 'Z,s�7
2. Schedule update- Dax
3. Traffic-Richard - �� -1�G. Lm 17
a. Existing Intersection Operations
b. Existing Access Conditions
c. Existing Safety Evaluation
d. Forecast Development
4. Basic Configuration-Dax/Brett
a. Discuss 62nd Street layout
b. Roadway costs
c. Drainage costs
d. Cost participation policy
5. Geotechnical-Dax
a. Summary from existing
b. Borings in April
6. Environmental
7. Public and Agency Involvement- Stephanie/Brandi
a. Recap meeting with Andersen Windows-Allan
b. Public and Agency Involvement Plan (PIP)-sent draft
c. Public Open House Meetings
d. Online Survey
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574
***PRESS RELEASE*** �
BY. City of Oak Park Heights, (MN)
Date: December 20', 2016
Contact: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
egtjohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com
The City of Oak Park Heights and the Minnesota Department of Transportation
(MNDOT) have amicably settled their disagreement relative to the City incurred
costs necessary to support the design, supervision and completion of City utilities
within and impacted by the St. Croix River Crossing Bridge Project. In short, the
dispute was related to which party was responsible for certain costs associated with
utility relocations, inspections and design engineering.
With a final agreed payment by NINDOT to the City of$380,000 which supplements
previous reimbursements, the matter was resolved. The City does appreciate the
work by current MNDOT staff to work through these issues and bring the matter to
resolution. The City looks forward to the projected opening of the Bridge in 2017.
***END***
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•N Property Records and
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Wa Taxpayer Services
County Department
Jennifer Wagenius
Director
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 16, 2016
TO: Washington County City and Township Clerks
FROM: Bruce Munneke, Washington County Assessor
SUBJECT: 2017 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization/Open Book Meetings
The tentative schedule for 2017 Board of Appeal and Equalization/Open Book Meetings is attached. The time
frame in establishing dates for your Local Boards and Open Book meetings will be similar to last year.
1. Establish and distribute tentative schedules by December 19,2016.
2. Allow 30 days for feedback from local jurisdictions to confirm or to change tentative dates.
Please call Kristi Haan with any date or time changes at 651-430-6191.
3. Establish and distribute the Final Board of Appeal and Equalization/Open Book Meeting schedule
by February 15,2017. No changes will be made to the schedule after this date.
For those communities that offer their property owners an Open Book Meeting format, please recall that
those property owners can attend any of the four Regional Open Book Meetings held throughout the County.
This year we will have meetings held in Cottage Grove,Oakdale,Woodbury,and Stillwater.
If we do not hear from you,we will assume the meeting will be conducted on the date and time listed on the
schedule; a quorum will be in attendance; and a meeting room will be made available.
During the month of February the Assessor's Office will again be developing the annual Assessment Report.
The purpose of this report is to provide general information to the communities in Washington County
regarding the appeals process and the 2017 assessment. The report will be made available on the
Washington County Assessor web page(_,vashington.minnesotaassessors.com/) under"Appraisal Reports"
prior to April 1,2017.
If you have any question please call Kristi Haan (651-430-6191)or myself(651-275-7518).
Thank you.
CC: Jennifer Wagenius,Director Property Records and Taxpayer Services
Rollie Huber, Deputy County Assessor-Commercial
Al LaBine,Appraisal Supervisor-Residential
Don Lovstad,Appraisal Supervisor-Residential
Joyce Larson,Assessment Technical Support Supervisor
Government Center • 14949 62nd Street North--P.O. Box 6,Stillwater, Minnesota 55082-0006
Phone: 651-430-6175 • Fax: 651-430-6178 • TTY: 651-430-6246
www.co.washington.mn.us
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St. Croix Crossing Project
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Stillwater, MN 55082
September 14, 2015
Mr. Eric Johnson, City Administrator
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd.
P.O. Box 2007
Oak Park Heights,MN 55082
Dear Mr. Johnson,
In response to your September 10,2015 letter,you are correct that the MOU states that
MnDOT will pay the MnDNR for costs associated with constructing a public access facility
on the St. Croix River in a location determined by the MnDNR. In 2013,MnDOT paid
MnDNR$1.2 million dollars to finalize that mitigation item.
In early spring of this year, MnDOT was approached by the MnDNR about potentially
locating a boat access adjacent to the new St. Croix Crossing. Some of the work completed
by MnDOT in this area may be efficiently used by MnDNR,but MnDOT's contractor would
have to be finished with the new river bridge before the MnDNR could construct a boat
access.
As the MnDNR is the lead agency for design and construction of this proposed boat access
location,please contact Kent Skaar, MnI5NR Parks and Trails Divisions at 651-254-5636 or
Kent.Skaar@state.mn.us. Kent is the senior project manager working on this boat access
and should be able to provide the information that you are requesting.
Sincerely,
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M.chael Beer,Director
St. Croix Crossing Proiect
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
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St. Croix 14River
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WHAT WE DO
Water Quality Invasive Species River Connections Land Conservation
Keeping the St. Croix Identifying invasive Delivering watershed- Protecting and restoring
River clean species threats and wide inspiration and important natural and
minimizing their impact education scenic areas
Improve water quality • Monitor over 132 • Reach over 36,000 - Cultivate greater
through phosphorus miles of river for people annually awareness of Riverway
reduction activities invasive species through education regulations, reaching
that help prevent the threats. and outreach over 200 realtors,
growth of algae along programs. 2,000 landowners,
the Riverway. Provide outreach at and 10 local
fairs,festivals, and Provide over governments.
Work on water quality community events, 4,200 hours of
issues with over 50 and visit bait shops,fly interpretation, • Work with the National
partners including fishing stores, marinas, resource management, Park Service to restore
private organizations, and other river- lands programming, 165 acres of parkland
cities, and federal, focused businesses and invasive species to native oak savannah
state and county to help prevent the mitigation through at Arcola Bluff.
agencies. spread of invasive the Summer Intern
species. Program.
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WATERSHEDS OF THE ST. CROIX RIVER
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DID YOU KNOW?
The Riverway is home to:
Rare geological features, such as the potholes found at MN and WI Interstate Parks.
40 species of mussels, the same as were here 300 years ago,five of which are federally
endangered: Higgins eye, Sheepnose, Snuffbox, Spectaclecase, and Winged mapleleaf.
• The rare St. Croix snaketail dragonfly, which was first discovered on the St. Croix River.
• The Karner blue butterfly, an endangered butterfly whose life cycle is tied to the Riverway's native
Lupine plants growing in oak savannas and pine barrens.
ST. CROIX RIVER ASSOCIATION
Advocating for conservation throughout the watershed.
To joi j o4�11` donate, or learn more, visit stcroixriverassociation.org or call us at 715.483.3300.
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St. Croix Boom Site Planning
Next Up: Sharing the Vision on January 11, 2017FIN
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The Friends of Washington County and our sister organization,the Friends of the St.Croix 0
Boom Site,are proud to have conducted a public information process in 2014 to receive m
public comment and identify the publics needs,wants and preferences of the future of the BOOM '7-'E
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Boom Site.We hosted a series of six meetings ti71 1�i
The input was designed to address two different needs.First,the Minnesota DNR and the
Friends,along with MnDoT,Washington County and other stakeholders,has received a
$500,000 grant from the U.S.Federal Highway Administration for improvements to the
Boom Site.The public meetings helped to identify the best opportunities for these
immediate improvements.
The input was also used to help develop a long-term vision for the Boom Site.We look
forward to sharing this vision wrth the public on Wednesday,January 11,at 7 p.m,at the
Water Street Inn in downtown Stillwater,MN.We hope to see you there.
Click here f/boom-site-pub(l{-comments.htmn for a summary of the key comments from
the public input meetings.
Boom Site Has Long History in St. Croix Valley
Many residents of the St.Croix Valley remember when the St.Croix Boom Site was closed to the public by the Minnesota Department of
Transportation(MnDoT)in 2008.The Friends of Washington County(the Friends)organized public opinion,and persuaded MnDoT to reopen
the site.
MnDoT had managed the Boom Site as a public wayside for almost 70 years,but had determined that the Boom Site no Longer fulfilled a
transportation safety function.So it was closed,along with 85 similar waysides throughout the state.MnDoT was persuaded to reopen the
Boom Site by its stature on the U.S.Register of Historic Places.
The Boom Site was created in 1937 to commemorate the logging boom in the St.Croix Valley,which over a period of almost 75 years saw
some 7 billion board feet of lumber harvested.Much of this harvest was floated down the St.Croix River and its tributaries.The logs were
then collected and stored in the so-called Log'boom"just north of the city of Stillwater,and adjacent to where the Boom Site park is
looted today.
After reopening the Boom Site,MnDoT managed it for one more year(2009),then handed it over to the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources(DNR)which took over ownership and management of the site in 2010.
What is the St.Croix Boom Site?
The St.Croix Boom Site is a 26-acre park wedged between MN Hwy 95 and the St.Croix River,and consisting offive different segments.
Coming north out of Stillwater on Highway 95,one quickly arrives at the St.Croix Boom Site Boat Launch,with parking and launch facilities
for motorized as well as non-motorized watercraft
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AtATS Atf or %Te1W%V cher rr it � t or � c� HerefflPMAMMOR the St.
w-5FffWWRW,ARS June 12,1914,when the loggin boom was closed
forever—as well as a beautiful view of the city of Stillwater.A marker describing the geology of the St.Croix Valley is also found at the
Scenic Overlook
A quarter-mile further to north,one comes upon the St Croix Boom Site Historical Marker,located very near to where the Mess Hall was
Located where boom site loggers were fed for some 50 years,the Historical.Marker recalls the days of the logging boom that very
substantially shaped human settlement in the area.
Just a few hundred yards further north is the official'Wayside,*or what locals call the picnic area,with a large parking area.
Between these last two segments of the St.Croix Boom Site is a stairway that provides access to the river itself.While it consists of but a
very small portion of the area of the Boom Site,it is along the river bank that most users of the Boom Site typically can be found—fishing,
swimming,picnicking orjust enjoying the solitude and beauty ofthe Wild and Scenic St.Croix River.
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Metro Cities News
December 19, 2016
Met Council Faces $89 Million Transportation Shortfall in 2018-19, Passes 2017 Budget
Resolution
At its meeting last Wednesday, the Metropolitan Council discussed a projected $89 million
transportation budget shortfall for FY 2018-19 for the agency, largely as a result of receipts from the
Motor Vehicle Sales Tax (MVST) projected to be $43 million less than previously anticipated for FY
2018-19. Less than projected receipts are coupled with increased demand for Metro Mobility
services, which are projected to drive costs $24 million higher...ciiak to tag newsiage;
No Agreement for December Special Session
Last Friday, after a week involving an exchange of letters among legislative leaders and the
Governor, and a heated meeting on Friday between House Speaker Daudt and Governor Dayton, the
chance for a special session appeared to be gone. Legislators and the Governor had intermittent
talks throughout the summer and fall regarding a possible special session to address omnibus tax
and bonding bills...CUCK for ut,
Minnesota Housing Provides Additional Information on 4% Tax Credit Proposal
The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (Minnesota Housing) released additional information on its
proposed changes to the 2018 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) for four percent tax credits.
a recorded webinar, related presentation slides and a frequently asked questions document.
The materials explain the historical demand for state bonding funds used for housing as well as
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Met Council Hosts Comp Plan Training Seminar
The Metropolitan Council hosted a full-day in Brooklyn Center last Tuesday. The
event, for city officials and planning professionals, included a series of topic-specific sessions relating
to the comp plan updates. The Met Council will be posting slideshows from presenters to its website
in the next couple weeks. Metro Cities will send that link when the information becomes available.
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Tobacco Compliance Checks
Sji�rreral times each+feat we conduct compliance checks on
retailers licensed to sell tobacco products. A volunteer ander the
age of 18yrs atterropts to purchase. They are not in ,disguise and
prosent a real ID If askod. All retailers passed this check. We also,
do checks on alcohol licensed vendors.
Grin chly Shoppers
fs with assault resaritin�.
'1`6Q Clglats in khe parks nglot.,of retarlotrs. One inclident a woman
was thrown to tlne ground after confrorT ing a1othevwoman who
pushed her car door closed, Arxo►ther incident resulted from
t -.e driving conduct and eridecd w,fth several waren and men fighting
Mth One, hitting her head on the ground causing;a contusion,
11 Male Passed Out J Disorderly Conduct f Warrants
Officers cv,spovded to fast food r0 tooranI for a mile passed
out rFjl.,ii,r; to leave. officers tried tailking to the male wllo
becar-ilt- I iii,-aucierly and would riot leave or rderitrfv himsleif,
�- uraij, ;;�r- incident it was also detefrnrried hjj had OUtstanding
warrants tor, dais arrest..
Eric Johnson
From: Robin Anthony <director@greaterstilfwaterchamber.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 1:18 PM
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: Give the perfect gift-Winter Gala Community Award Ceremony!
Hello!
As we are fast approaching the holidays, now is a perfect time to give-back and pay-it-forward.The best hart is,this gift
does not cost you anything! Nominate someone today for consideration to receive a community award. Complete the
nomination form The following awards will be given out.
Business of the Year(small& large)
• Non-profit of the Year
• Educator of the Year
• Hero of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
• Chamber Ambassador of the Year
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is proud to be hosting our first annual Winter Gala &Community Award
Ceremony which will be held on Friday, February 10th at the Water Street Inn. The theme is FIRE&ICE and we will have
some great food, music, raffles,spirits,and lots of surprises; including an optional tour of the Ice Castles at night! We are
lucky to live in such a passionate community, so come celebrate with us!The community awards will be given out at this
event and you don't want to miss it!This event is open to the public and tickets are available
Happy Holidays to you and yours,and Happy New Year!
Robin
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Executive Director
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